Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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